Claire Collins Leahy

Claire’s unique style stems from her range of instinctive talent and experience in multiple creative disciplines. A classical pianist turned actor turned photographer, she utilizes crescendo, movement, and narrative arc to tell her visual stories.

Connection and intuition are at the root of her process. She quickly endears herself to her subjects with a natural empathy and gregariousness, drawing out genuine moments of infectious emotion that give a jolt to the heart and reinvigorate the viewer’s lust for life.

When Claire’s not behind the lens, she’s cooking up a storm with her beloved husband Kurt, sipping cappuccinos with her girls, climbing mountains, catching shows, exploring new places, and soaking up the Carpinteria sunshine with her family.